A Caribbean interview program where we explore the issues around your everyday existence. Your family, your community, your environment, your health and safety habits will all be discussed in this 30 minute conversation.
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Hashem Montasser, Founder of the The Lighthouse Restaurant & Concept Store in the UAE, is a raconteur who avidly follows the work of arts, culture, technology and, of course, food. In a series of conversations aimed at introducing its audience to the Middle East’s entrepreneurial landscape, Hashem asks his guests about their life journeys, inspirations, successes and failures and everything in-between.
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“The Middle East is the best market for all luxury brands worldwide” Rami Al Ali on bridging cultural divides, redefining Arab luxury, and the evolution of modern identity through couture.
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Hashem is back this month with the ever-inspiring Rami Al Ali. Together, they explore the evolution of Arab couture, from breaking stereotypes to redefining luxury on a global stage. Listen in as they swap stories about navigating tradition and modernity, and that unforgettable moment Rami realized the world was ready for a new wave of Arab designe…
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Joins us as we start a 4-part series discussing the Black Hebrew Israelites. Pastor/Dr. Dwight Scott has over 45 years of pastoral ministry experience, is well studied on this movement, and is in our studio to discuss their teachings from a Biblical Worldview. In this episode he will discuss: -What makes this group so attractive and dangerous,-A br…
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Hashem sits down with acclaimed Syrian fashion designer Rami Al-Ali. Tune in this week to hear about Rami’s journey from Damascus to the global fashion stage.The Lighthouse
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On this episode of Lighthouse Conversations, we discuss beach safety with two officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism Beach and Safety Unit. Mr. Peter Slowe is the technical trainer within the unit, and Ms. Nayana Matthew is a beach control supervisor. In this episode, our guests will share practical tips to maximize safety on th…
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On this episode of Lighthouse Conversations, we discuss beach safety with two officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism Beach and Safety Unit. Mr. Peter Slowe is the technical trainer within the unit, and Ms. Nayana Matthew is a beach control supervisor. In this episode, our guests will share practical tips to maximize safety on th…
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“Luxury isn’t just about products that are crazy expensive.” Samir Aghera on navigating heritage abroad, celebrating the spirit of nomadism, and redefining the essence of luxury experiences.
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Hashem and the ever-stylish Samir Aghera delve into the dynamic world of luxury retail, discussing Hashem’s aesthetic vision for The Lighthouse and Samir’s keen eye for detail at Montroi. Listen in as they share insightful anecdotes ranging from Samir’s first pop-up and that unforgettable moment when a customer was this close to swiping the card!…
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The Public Relations Officer for the National office of Disaster Services Mrs. Midcie Francis, joins us on Lighthouse Conversations to reiterate the importance of preparedness for the hurricane season. She discusses what is an active hurricane season and points out locations of concern during heavy rains. Mrs. Francis shares how NODS can assist res…
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“I have a vision of leaving a legacy with this brand” Faiza Bouguessa on her journey through the world of fashion, being true to her vision, and leaving a legacy for the Middle-East
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Hashem is joined this week by accomplished fashion designer Faiza Bouguessa. The two consider the trials and tribulations of founding a successful business, and the importance of finding an authentic design aesthetic for one’s brand. Influenced by vintage elegance, Faiza discusses how ‘Bouguessa’ is a display of her own unique, minimalist style, an…
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This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem is joined by the talented fashion designer and Creative Director of ‘Bouguessa’, Faiza Bouguessa. Tune in this Thursday to hear about her topsy-turvy journey from willing her eponymous fashion brand into existence to Queen B wearing her designs.The Lighthouse
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Have you ever felt like you were at a place in your life where a decision had to be made, but the options left you bewildered and even fearful about which choice was right for you? If that question connects with you, thisepisode is a must-listen. In this episode we have a conversation with Pastor Wayne Maynard, the pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church i…
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“I’m very comfortable around people who are homesick but not sure where home is.” Avni Doshi on the impact of culture, motherhood and identity on her creative writing process, and the UAE’s nascent literary ...
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Hashem catches up with Avni Doshi, author of ‘Burnt Sugar’, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize. In her book, Avni explores the themes of identity, culture and motherhood. The heartfelt discussion captures the poignant moments of personal growth that permeate her narrative, now seen through the lens of maternal experience, where …
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In our upcoming episode, award-winning novelist Avni Doshi opens up about her literary journey. From the process of crafting her debut novel Burnt Sugar, to grappling with the aftermath of critical acclaim, she shares insights into her creative process and the cultural depth that defines her work. Avni and Hashem’s conversion navigates Avni’s love …
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Chef, hotelier and author Fadi Kattan shares a special recipe to help Hashem reuse his leftover Molokhia. Listen to the full episode with Fadi in your podcast apps right before this one, or on our website: https://thelighthouse.ae/podcast/fadi-kattan/The Lighthouse
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Supervisor of Elections Mr. Ian Hughes and Public Relations Officer Ms. Elisa Graham of the Antigua Barbuda Electoral Commission join us on Lighthouse Conversations to discuss the process to replace the expired voter’s id cards. Listen as they share the commencement of the program, the documents required to have on hand and the location/branch in t…
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“If somebody calls hummus a dip again, I'm going to scream!” Fadi Kattan on why food is so central to his celebrating his Palestinian heritage and on the magical powers of oral history.
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Hashem catches up with chef, hotelier, and author, Fadi Kattan in Bethlehem. Chef Fadi talks about his newly published cookbook, Bethlehem, which is essentially a celebration of Palestinian Food. It is a beautiful homage to Palestine’s food culture conveyed via Fadi’s memories. Snippets of oral history are prominently featured including his grandmo…
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Pastor Denroy Bowens, the pastor of the All Saints Baptist Church for over 13 years, joins us on Lighthouse Conversations to discuss Biblical Separation. Listen as he shares from God’s Word and answers questions such as; Does biblical separation require Christians to have no contact with unbelievers? How can believers be in the world but not of the…
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Pastor Denroy Bowens, the pastor of the All Saints Baptist Church for over 13 years, joins us on Lighthouse Conversations to discuss Biblical Separation. Listen as he explains from the Word of God the term “Biblical Separation”. Pastor Bowens will share from Scripture,answers to questions such as; What or who is a Christian? How can someone have a …
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“I’m an art pragmatist. You need a balance.” Hashem Montasser talks to Caroline Louca about growing up around art, themes in his current collection, and how The Lighthouse fits in with his mission to support ...
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This week, we’re flipping the script. Art consultant Caroline Louca gets behind the host’s mic to chat with Hashem the art collector! As a long-time friend of Hashem’s, an art advisor, and former Managing Director of Christie’s Dubai, Caroline digs deep into Hashem’s passion for art. They talk about Hashem’s art enthusiast and academic mother, who …
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“When I see a few characters in a painting, I create my own stories.” Elie Khouri on his multiple career pivots, the joy of collecting art & having fun on hit reality series ‘Shark Tank’
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Hashem catches up with the renowned art collector and CEO of Vivium Holding, his newly established family office. Elie, a self-made man who grew up during Beirut's civil war has had a fascinating career journey, pivoting to advertising early in his career and then building & leading Omnicom Media Group MENA for 18 years. In 2017, he established Viv…
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“When I see everybody walking in a certain direction, I like to choose the other path” Hamad Al Awar on juggling founding burger brand 'High Joint', being a police officer, visual animator and father
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Hashem catches up with Hamad Al Awar, the founder of the home-grown burger brand, High Joint, a police officer and a creative artist. Having met at a shawarma place in a very interesting coincidence, Hashem decided to bring their conversation to The Lighthouse Podcast room and explore the man with multiple hats. Hamad walks us through how he is abl…
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Catch our brand new episode this Thursday with Hamad Al Awar, the founder of the beloved home-grown burger brand 'High Joint'.The Lighthouse
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In this episode Mr. Treavor Isaac, a well know Herbalist in Antigua, encourages you to stay healthy by using natural remedies. He shares effective ways for treating the human organs correctly. He explains in detail his products and usages. Listen as he shares a client’s experience after using his products. Mr. Isaac, answers the question as to his …
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"Dubai is like a millefeuille. There are layers and layers." Mohamed Maktabi on the rich history of his family’s business 'Iwan Maktabi' and his passion for storytelling through the intricate artistry ...
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Hashem catches up with Mohamed Maktabi, the CEO of Iwan Maktabi, the go-to address for rare carpets and textile art in the MENA region. They go back in time as Mohamed reveals the captivating tale of his family's heritage: from his grandfather's migration from Iran to Lebanon, fueled by a passion for collecting the most exquisite carpets, to the pr…
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Listen to Mr. Treavor Isaac “Baitup” a well know herbalist in Antigua, as he shares his knowledge of plant-based nutrients essential for the human body. Listen as he shares in detail his plant-based products and their purposes. Learn of the top five plants you should grow in your garden and remedies to combat influenzas. Listen as he shares the rea…
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We're back this week with a brand new episode with Mohamed Maktabi, the man behind the carpet dynasty, Iwan Maktabi. Find it in your podcast player this Thursday.The Lighthouse
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Listen to Mr. Treavor Isaac “Baitup” a well know herbalist in Antigua, as he shares his knowledge of plant-based vitamins and minerals. Hear how he gained the knowledge to formulate plant-based products. Listen to him share the uses of plant-based minerals and vitamins the body needs to function properly. Learn about plant-based pain relievers to h…
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In our 2023 review episode, our producer Chirag Desai catches up with Hashem to discuss the milestones from this past year such as coping with fear of failure, the allure of leaving a legacy behind and the loneliness of being an entrepreneur. Plus, Hashem talks about his soft spot for the late Queen Elizabeth – and we finally find out why!…
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Hashem and his producer Chirag look back on 2023, sharing who makes a good podcast host, why fear of failure keeps popping up, and how to make a business outlast its founder. Catch the new episode, out this Friday!The Lighthouse
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2023 Throwback: Ayman Fakoussa on launching The Qode, balancing friendship with business, and why he can’t let go of Excel
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In this throwback episode from 2023: Our conversation with Ayman Fakkousa, co-founder of The Qode. Hashem and Ayman chat about his experience growing up in Saudi Arabia before eventually moving to Dubai and embarking on a multi-faceted career that culminated in launching his own communications firm at the young age of 30 (with partner Dipesh Depala…
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Listen as Mr. Augustine Erskine shares his experiences working at the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse for over 30years. In this conversation listen as he answers questions such as; Was RadioLighthouse always a 24hrs broadcasting station? Was Radio Lighthouse popular at its inception? In addition to broadcasting, how does Radio Lighthouse evangelize? Wha…
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Listen as Mr. Augustine Erskine shares his experiences working at the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse for many years. In this conversation he shares his conversion from Jah to Jesus. Listen as he answers the question to who led him to the Lighthouse. Hear how many managers Mr. Erskine worked with and a few humorous moments shared. Listen as he compares …
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Dr. Dane Abbott joined us on Lighthouse Conversation. Dr. Dane Abbott is a Gynecologist and Consultant Obstetrician at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre in Antigua. Dr. Abbott along with Dr. Kelsick (deceased) started the Women’s Clinic in 1990. Listen as Dr. Abbott answers questions professionally from a gynecologist’s perspective on why a woman …
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“Not everybody is going to like me. I’ve accepted that.” Mariana Wehbe on her remarkable journey from a corporate job at DHL to becoming a PR powerhouse and founding WE Design Beirut
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Hashem catches up with Mariana Wehbe, the creative force behind MWPR. Renowned for crafting extraordinary events and transformative projects, Mariana shares her journey from surviving the Beirut blast in 2020 to embracing Abu Dhabi as her newfound haven. Stumbling into PR 'by accident', and ending up becoming the PR Queen in the Middle East, Marian…
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Tom Arnel talks about the concept behind The Guild, their ambitious 20,000 sq. ft. space in the Heart of Dubai. You can listen to our full episode with Tom in your podcast player or on our website.The Lighthouse
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Coming this week, Mariana Wehbe, founder of MWPR, on The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem MontasserThe Lighthouse
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“I try to remember often that this is the greatest experience of my life” Tom Arnel on the thrill of building purposeful spaces and managing stress in a high-level role
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Hashem catches up with Tom Arnel, founder of EatX and the man behind some of the most successful dining concepts in Dubai, including The Sum of Us, Common Grounds, Harvest & Co, Byron Bather’s Club, HawkerBoi, and The Guild at DIFC. Known for constantly trying to push the envelope in the F&B industry, Tom candidly discusses his journey as an entrep…
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Coming this Thursday, Hashem catches up with Tom Arnel, founder of EatX and the man behind some of the most successful dining concepts in Dubai, including The Sum of Us, Common Grounds, Harvest & Co, Byron Bather’s Club, HawkerBoi, and The Guild at DIFC.The Lighthouse
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“I learned what absolute zero feels like.” Hassan Sheheryar Yassin on starting from zero, conquering fear of failure and a serendipitous meeting with William & Kate.
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Hashem catches up with Pakistani couturier Hassan Sheheryar Yassin, or HSY. In one of our rawest episodes yet, HSY gets candid about his past as the child of a single mother and the effects of poverty and living in a women’s shelter. HSY and Hashem then delve deeper into his experience as a medical guinea pig when a bout of blindness led to a serie…
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Dr. Yazigi an Oncologist since 2017, joins us on Lighthouse conversation. Dr. Yazigi is the Chief Oncologist at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre since 2021, the Medical Director at OncoMed268 and a member of the National Stem Cell Oversight Committee, and the National Cervical Cancer Task Force. Dr. Yazigi attends to patients with all types of Ca…
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Listen as 14year old Janelle Charles defines Osteosarcoma Cancer, and how she discovers her condition. Hear how she fought and now is cancer free. Listen as Ms. Tecla Charles, shares from beginning to end what both her and her daughter (Janelle) went through with the help of family, friends, concern citizens, international support and above all God…
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Listen as Mrs. Kelsick, the general secretary of the teacher’s union, and the deputy Principal at the Princess Margaret Secondary School joins us on Lighthouse Conversation. Mrs. Kelsick is an educator by profession for over 15yrs, she answers questions such as: What is a serious issue principals and teachers may face when correcting or disciplinin…
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Listen as Mrs. Kelsick, the general secretary of the teacher’s union, and the deputy Principal at the Princess Margaret Secondary School joins us on Lighthouse Conversation. Mrs. Kelsick is an educator by profession for over 15yrs, she answers questions such as: What was one of her goals to accomplish when she went into the educational system? What…
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What is sickle cell, and how serious is sickle cell to the human body? What is involved in sickle cell treatment? What discomfort does a sickle cell patient experience? Did you and your partner take a sickle cell test before marriage? What are some things you do to stay alive? Did you ever try to get rid of your sickle cell condition? What is your …
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“My father eats, sleeps, and breathes design.” Nakkash on its 40th anniversary as a family-run business, the future of collectible design in the UAE, and passing the baton from one generation to the next ...
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Hashem catches up with the Nakkash family: patriarch Wajih Nakkash, his daughter Aya, and son Omar. To celebrate their 40th business anniversary, Wajih recounts how the Nakkash journey started with a showroom in Sharjah in 1983 and an avant-garde Emirati couple that approached him to design the interiors of their home. Wajih also shares how the Nak…
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“The thrill of the chase has always been my thing.” The Lighthouse friend Ayman Fakoussa on launching The Qode, balancing friendship with business, and why he can’t let go of Microsoft Excel.
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Diving into the joy of Guatemalan retreats and the love of Microsoft Excel, Hashem sits with Ayman Fakoussa this week to have a wide-ranging conversation. Hashem and Ayman chat about his experience growing up in Saudi Arabia before eventually moving to Dubai and embarking on a multi-faceted career that culminated in launching his own communications…
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Summer Throwback: HE Zaki Nusseibeh on the importance of storytelling in building identities
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In this throwback episode to our live episode at The Lighthouse: HE Minister of State Zaki Nusseibeh shares personal anecdotes from his childhood in Jerusalem, the early days of the UAE when he worked as a translator for HH Sheikh Zayed and the development of its arts and culture scene. While sharing snapshots from his various life experiences with…
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In this episode I interview Mr. and Mrs. McGuirl, cofounders of Galcom International. We will discuss what Galcom does and how far reaching their solar-powered fix-tuned radio are around the globe. You will be blessed to hear how God worked through three couples to bring Galcom to be an effective International mission organization that is assisting…
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How was your condition discovered? What triggers your Asthma attack?How often would you get an attack? What preventative measures you take to limit attacks on your Asthma? What is your daily routine like in light of your Asthmatic condition? How is Asthma treated? Are there dos and don’ts you avoid in case of an Asthma attack? How do you bring awar…
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Mrs. Ora Gordon, is an event planner and decorator by profession and a brand ambassador for Ardyss Life International a health and wellness company. Listen as she explains the health benefits of a medical bra that can be worn seven ways. Hear what type of bra, breast cancer patients and survivors should wear. Hear some challenges breast cancer surv…
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Mrs. Ora Gordon, is an event planner and decorator by profession and a brand ambassador for Ardyss Life International a health and wellness company. Mrs. Gordon answers questions such as; How has your interaction with breast cancer patients influences your mission? What health issues do bras cause? What are Breast prostheses? Listen as she speaks a…
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